I have a 2001 4.6L F-150, and I have been running Red Line 10W-30 since the truck was new. There is a big debate at the f150online site that if you have a newer F150 that you should stay with the recommended 5W20 spec oil.
Here's my case:
I run my engine hard, almost all the time. I primarily do short trips in traffic rich settings. Sometimes I'm a little hard on the accelerator. I have a slightly modified engine (performance parts)
Two questions:
1) Am I justified in running Red Line oil, at over $7 a quart?
2) What choice of oil viscocity would you recommend for my truck (18,500 miles). Keep in mind, the 97 F150's with teh same engine suggested 5W-30.
Thanks for your time and imput.
[ June 15, 2003, 06:43 AM: Message edited by: mf150 ]
Here's my case:
I run my engine hard, almost all the time. I primarily do short trips in traffic rich settings. Sometimes I'm a little hard on the accelerator. I have a slightly modified engine (performance parts)
Two questions:
1) Am I justified in running Red Line oil, at over $7 a quart?
2) What choice of oil viscocity would you recommend for my truck (18,500 miles). Keep in mind, the 97 F150's with teh same engine suggested 5W-30.
Thanks for your time and imput.
[ June 15, 2003, 06:43 AM: Message edited by: mf150 ]